Obituaries

Sep 9, 2017

Raymond A. Joens, 85, a resident of LeClaire, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Manor Care Nursing Center, Locust Street, in Davenport.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church in LeClaire. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services on...

Sep 6, 2017

William R. “Dick” Johnston, 81, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in Davenport after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time...

Sep 6, 2017

Louise M. Keppy, 85, of Eldridge, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 11, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge where she was a member.   Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at...

Sep 2, 2017

Lois Patricia Grover, 89, passed away on September 2, 2017 in Gainesville, GA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on September 12, 2017 followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local humane society....

Aug 31, 2017

Richard E. Tucker, 63, of Davenport, was called home to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Private graveside services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Richard was born May 28, 1954 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Donald E....

Aug 29, 2017

Frances E. Bullington, 94, passed peacefully Tuesday, August 29th with her family at her side.  Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf.  She will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the Church....

Aug 27, 2017

Richard Flaherty, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Aug. 27, 2017. Born May 2, 1921 in Cedar Rapids, Richard was the son of Leo and Alby Brown Flaherty. Both parents died young … Alby, age 25, in Cedar Rapids, Leo age 39, in Davenport. Step-mother Anna Plousky Flaherty Gyrsting died in 1985. Richard was the longest living member of his...

Aug 25, 2017

Marian Lucille York, 79, of Bettendorf, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. A prayer service will...

Aug 24, 2017

Marjorie A. Gullion, 82, a long-time resident of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at her home.

She was born September 19, 1934, in Connelsville, Missouri, the only child of Henry H. and Pauline (Sizemore) Clemens.

At an early age, she and her parents moved to Davenport, where she received her education....

Aug 24, 2017

Brenda Ellen Braddock, 56, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died due to complications from diabetes on Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 28, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 27th from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will...

Aug 20, 2017

Jane E. Boese, 79, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Crest Health Center in Davenport.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Davenport.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Jane was born February 24, 1938 in...

Aug 14, 2017

James A. Hamilton, 83, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Monday, August 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 18, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Aug 6, 2017

Gary Dean Knapper, 67, of Donahue, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 6, 2017.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge. Burial will follow at Allen’s Grove Cemetery in Donahue. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Aug 6, 2017

Deborah L. Arguello, 65, of Bettendorf, passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, August 6, 2017.

Her visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Memorials may be made to QCPaws-Animal Rescue.

Deb was born March 15, 1952 in Davenport, the daughter of Emrel &...

Aug 4, 2017

Donald A. Schmidt, 70, of LeClaire, passed away at his home on Friday, August 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a one-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on...

Aug 3, 2017

Shirley M. Freeman, 84, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf after a courageous battle with cancer.

A time of visitation and remembrance will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. ...

Aug 1, 2017

Darlene M. Rosenthal, 62, a resident of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Rock Island, Illinois died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home.

A gathering to celebrate her life will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 7, 2017 at the Cook Legacy Village, 100 S. Pine St. in Davenport.  Memorials...

Aug 1, 2017

Karen Mae Duncan, 47, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Blue Grass, Iowa, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Vitas Health Care in Carrollton, Texas.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Blue Grass Cemetery in...

Jul 31, 2017

Maxine Edith Eva (Nauman) Miller, 96, formerly of LeClaire, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at her daughter’s home in New Windsor, Illinois.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 4, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be one...

Jul 29, 2017

Margaret C. “Margie” Tuftee, 66, a resident of LeClaire, formerly of Bettendorf, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, West Central Park in Davenport.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will...